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Graduate Studies
Take your education higher with Cal Poly Humboldt’s Graduate Programs
At Cal Poly Humboldt, graduate education is hands-on, interdisciplinary, and rooted in place. Our 16 master’s programs connect research and real-world problem solving from the sciences and natural resources to the arts, humanities, and professional studies.
The North Coast is your living lab, where study meets fieldwork and innovation serves community needs. Guided by faculty mentors, you’ll tackle issues of climate resilience, social justice, and sustainable development. At Humboldt, you’ll gain the skills, experience, and perspective to make a lasting impact wherever your path leads.
Why Grad Studies
At Cal Poly Humboldt?
Interdisciplinary research
Graduate students work across fields to tackle complex challenges, blending scientific, creative, and community-based approaches to generate real-world solutions.
Placed-based learning
Humboldt’s surrounding forests, coasts, and rural communities serve as an extended classroom, giving students unique hands-on research opportunities.
Faculty mentorship
Small cohorts and dedicated faculty mean you’re guided closely in your research, supported in your professional goals, and work as a true collaborator.

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